My Life Verse

Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."

The Great Commission

Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Great ESL class last night. I enjoyedsharing cookies with the children atthe end of class. Deborah and I reallyenjoyed teaching the adults the simpleChristian song - Alleluia, Praise ye the Lord.We sang it several times and of course hadthem stand up and sit down as they sang.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

We had a great class ESL class at Azalea Place in Chamblee tonight. Our intermediate class only had 3 students but Penny's beginning class had about 7 students. Leah came and helped me. Tonight we studied about goingto the Doctor and sickness. I had my grab back ofmedical stuff - medicine, thermometer, stethoscope,etc. We also read the story of Jesus calming the storm.Good evening!

Last Sunday Inna and I went to Toccoa to speakat Ebenezer Baptist Church about short-termmissions. Inna specifically talked aboutByelorussian Mission. We had a great day togetherand enjoyed the wonderful people at the church whoare praying about a short term mission trip to Belarus.Afterwards we ate lunch at Zaxby's with a gentlemanfrom the church. While talking with him I found out heis married to one of my Dad's 2nd or 3rd cousins.In fact now thinking back to several years ago he andI had talked about mission trips at the Spears familyreunion. It's a small world.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

It has been awhile since I posted online butministry continues all around. Rather than tryingto "catch up" I'll post some recent happenings!3 weeks ago I attended the preschool of some ofour little students from The Falls for a program.It is always fun to see the kids in other surroundingsand to be invited to other activities. When I arrivedone of the little boys yelled, "It's Miss Cathy,It's Miss Cathy." He ran out of the circle of preschoolersto grab my hand and lead me into the room. Then he smiledat me as if I was afraid and said,"It's okay Miss Cathy,They speak your language!" I thought it was so cute. Iknow I was smiling on the inside.

I really enjoy the English classes each week. The familiesare very special. Mark and I had the opportunity to goout to eat at a new restaurant that one of the Dads has openedin Buford. It is called Mezza Luna and the food was delicious.

For the next few weeks we will be helping at Azalea Place Aptin Chamblee with English classes. We were able to go on Tuesdayto meet the people in the classes. I have my own way of teachingbut if I substitute for someone else I try and follow theirpattern so I don't confused the students. It should be fun.

About Me

I am native of Atlanta, Georgia. I was raised in a Christian home with great parents and 2 brothers. I have been married since 1983. My husband Mark and I have six biological children - Rachel, David, Hannah, Sarah, Leah, and Deborah. In 2014 my son married Maricela and I gained a daughter and 2 grand-daughters Ashley and Fatima. We are active members of First Baptist Church of Atlanta where Mark and I met in 1982. I am active in Choir, Sunday School, and World Missions. I participated in the Atlanta Passion Play for 28 years. I am now serving as the Director of the International Village in Atlanta, for Youth Outreach United, working primarily in apartment ministry with refugees and immigrants. I love World Missions and have been to Spain, Morocco, Ukraine, Honduras, and Belarus. We home-schooled all 6 of our children. I am a RN with experience in Neonatal ICU and Newborn Nursery.